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Male infertility Male infertility is usually caused by problems that affect either sperm production or sperm transport. Through medical testing, the doctor may be able to find the cause of the problem. About two-thirds of infertile men have a problem with making sperm in the testes.
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Overview Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS causes a hormone imbalance, which affects ovulation. PCOS is associated with insulin resistance and obesity, abnormal hair growth on the face or body, and acne. It's the most common cause of female infertility.
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Questions and Answers about Infertility and its Treatment Infertility is a disease that results in the abnormal functioning of the male or female reproductive system. The World Health Organization, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recognize infertility as a disease. Approximately one-third of infertility is attributed to the female partner, one-third attributed to the male partner and one-third is caused by a combination of problems in both partners or, is unexplained.
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The most common cause of female infertility in the united states is a. polycystic ovary syndrome. b. pelvic inflammatory disease. c. endometriosis. d. gonorrhea The most common cause of female infertility in the united states is. a. polycystic ovary syndrome. b. pelvic inflammatory disease. c. endometriosis. d. gonorrhea.
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Infertility in Men  In-Depth Report More than 90% of male infertility cases are due to low sperm counts, poor sperm quality, or both. The remaining cases of male infertility can be caused by a range of conditions including anatomical problems, hormonal imbalances, and genetic defects.
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Overview Medical causes. Problems with male fertility can be caused by a number of health issues and medical treatments. Some of these include: Varicocele. A varicocele is a swelling of the veins that drain the testicle. It's the most common reversible cause of male infertility.ome other causes of male infertility include: 1  Illicit drug use. 2  Anabolic steroids taken to stimulate muscle strength and growth can cause the testicles to shrink and sperm production to decrease. 3  Use of cocaine or marijuana may temporarily reduce the number and quality of your sperm as well. 4  Alcohol use.
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- PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a leading cause of female infertility since it can create polycystic ovaries and other symptoms. Also known as PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Disorder), PCOS is an endocrine disorder that causes various hormone levels to become irregular.
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- Problems with male fertility can be caused by a number of health issues and medical treatments. Some of these include: Varicocele. A varicocele is a swelling of the veins that drain the testicle.It's the most common reversible cause of male infertility.ome other causes of male infertility include: 1  Illicit drug use. 2  Anabolic steroids taken to stimulate muscle strength and growth can cause the testicles to shrink and sperm production to decrease. 3  Use of cocaine or marijuana may temporarily reduce the number and quality of your sperm as well. 4  Alcohol use.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Lack of ovulation (monthly release of an egg from the ovary) is the predominant cause for infertility in PCOS women, although some individuals also may have a higher rate of miscarriage. In some PCOS women who are overweight, diet combined with exercise can restore ovulation without the use of medications.
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Chlamydia and Infertility How does chlamydia cause infertility? Infertility can be defined as the inability to get pregnant despite frequent unprotected sex over the course of one year. In western countries like the UK, about 15% of couples are infertile. Men are responsible for the couple’s infertility in half of these cases.
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- STDs and Infertility. Sexually transmitted diseases, STDs, also called sexually transmitted infections or STIs, can cause immediate, annoying symptoms with long-lasting, serious repercussions. Few people realize that these sexually transmitted diseases can cause damage that may eventually lead to infertility.
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Overview Some other causes of male infertility include: 1  Illicit drug use. Anabolic steroids taken to stimulate muscle strength and growth can cause the testicles to shrink and sperm production to decrease. Use of cocaine or marijuana may temporarily reduce the number and quality of your sperm as well.  Alcohol use.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS, POS, POD, Stein-Leventhal Syndrome) PCOS occurs in 5% to 10% of women and is the most common cause of infertility in women. PCOS symptoms may begin in adolescence with menstrual irregularities, or a woman may not know she has PCOS until later in life when symptoms and/or infertility occur. Women of all ethnicities may be affected.
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Chlamydia and Infertility If left untreated, chlamydia can spread and infect other parts of the female reproductive system, in particular the uterus and fallopian tubes, which can result in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). With one in five women with chlamydia developing PID, chlamydia is the most common cause of infertility in women. PID sometimes develops without causing symptoms and just like chlamydia, it is often diagnosed too late.
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Five myths about ovarian cysts Ovarian cysts cause infertility. Infertility, or the inability to conceive a pregnancy, is usually diagnosed after a couple has been unable to get pregnant after a 12-month period. Causes may be due to a partner’s abnormal semen analysis up to 40% of the time.
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- Inflammatory infections and problems of the reproductive tract may cause infertility. If these diseases occur before puberty, they may cause irreversible male infertility. Although antibiotic treatments may help, infections in the testes may leave a great deal of scar tissue leading to a permanent problem.f these diseases occur before puberty, they may cause irreversible male infertility. Although antibiotic treatments may help, infections in the testes may leave a great deal of scar tissue leading to a permanent problem.
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Why does blood taste like iron? Although blood does have a metallic taste, it is quite difficult to distinguish between iron and copper. The reason some people think blood tastes more like copper than iron is down to the fact the many water pipes are made from copper, and therefore people tend to be more familiar with the flavor of copper.
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Infertility However, in our modern era, women are delaying child birth until their thirties and forties, which has lead to the discovery of the adverse effect of advanced maternal age on egg function. In fact, female age-related infertility is the most common cause of infertility today. For unknown reasons, as women age, egg numbers decrease at a rapid rate. And as aging occurs, egg quality, or the likelihood of an egg being genetically normal, decreases as well.
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Infertility in Women  In-Depth Report Infertility is the failure of a couple to become pregnant after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. In both men and women the fertility process is complex. Infertility affects about 10% of all couples. About a third of infertility problems are due to female infertility, and another third are due to male infertility. In the remaining cases, infertility affects both partners or the cause is unclear.
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Premature Ovarian Failure / Infertility Causes of Premature Ovarian Failure There are several known causes for premature ovarian failure: genetic conditions that affect the X chromosome (Turner Syndrome and Fragile X syndrome), autoimmunity (immunity against oneself), surgical loss of ovarian tissue, or loss of ovarian tissue due to chemotherapy and/or radiation.
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Infertility in men and women Some other STIs may also cause infertility. Exposure to some chemicals: Some pesticides, herbicides, metals, such as lead, and solvents have been linked to fertility problems in both men and women. A mouse study has suggested that ingredients in some household detergents may reduce fertility.
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- 1 In approximately 40 percent of infertile couples, the male partner is either the sole cause or a contributing cause of infertility. 2  Irregular or abnormal ovulation accounts for approximately 25 percent of all female infertility problems.ome 1  ›. Infertility is NOT an inconvenience; it is a disease of the reproductive system that impairs the body's ability to perform the basic function of reproduction.
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What is the link between sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted infections (STDs/STIs) and infertility? Although infertility is less common among men, it does occur. More commonly, untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea infections in men may cause epididymitis, a painful infection in the tissue surrounding the testicles, or urethritis, an infection of the urinary canal in the penis, which causes painful urination and fever.
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Overview Male fertility is a complex process. To get your partner pregnant, the following must occur: 1  You must produce healthy sperm. 2  Initially, this involves the growth and formation of the male reproductive organs during puberty.ome other causes of male infertility include: 1  Illicit drug use. 2  Anabolic steroids taken to stimulate muscle strength and growth can cause the testicles to shrink and sperm production to decrease. 3  Use of cocaine or marijuana may temporarily reduce the number and quality of your sperm as well. 4  Alcohol use.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of female infertility. A woman's ovaries have follicles, which are tiny, fluid-filled sacs that hold the eggs. When an egg is mature, the follicle releases the egg so it can travel to the uterus for fertilization.